Prepping for pet parenthood?
There's a lot to learn when you have a new pet. Our sister brand, The Wildest, is here to support you—with new pet checklists, virtual training, and expert guides. Sign up for free.
Close button icon
Adopt

My name is Piper!

Posted 1 month ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

3

Meet the Pet

4

Approve Application

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $375

This helps Blue Earth Nicollet County Pet Shelter/BENCHS with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut/Brindle
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
61 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
8848

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Piper may come off as shy at first, but she is an excited + eager girl ready to explore with you! You can usually find her outside basking in the sun or curled up taking a quick nap. She also LOVES walks and would make a great hiking buddy! Piper is best in a home without young kids and would thrive in a quiet, calm home. She can get overwhelmed with high energy and fast movements. Past that she is a sweet angel looking for her forever home! Come meet her today so you can start planning your next adventure together!
Shelter
Blue Earth Nicollet County Pet Shelter/BENCHS

Contact info

Pet ID
8848
Contact
Address
1250 N River Drive, Mankato, MN 56001

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Pre-adopt can be found on our website or you can come in person to fill one out.

2.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

3.

Meet the Pet

This also includes the interview process.

4.

Approve Application

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Pay Fee

Cash or Credit/debit card

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Most of our adoptions are same day if your approved with pre-adopt and interview.

Bring your form & dog leash or cat crate to the shelter
Meet with an adoption specialist during adoption hours:
Thursday & Friday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Adoption hours are Thursday-Friday 3pm-7pm
Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5pm.
Call or email to set-up appointment for non-adoption hours.
We also work with our local PetSmart and keep some adoptable cats in their facility.

More about this shelter

BENCHS was established in 1969 in Mankato, MN.
We serve city limits stray/unclaimed cats/dogs and personal owner surrenders.
We also work with Blue Earth county and other areas in MInnesota, including some Native American reservations when we are able to.
We have also developed relationships with several groups in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida and North Carolina to help the areas reduce their strays.
BENCHS often help other areas that have experienced natural disasters by taking in some of the animals located in those areas.
We have a heartworm positive dog program which enables us to help dogs who elsewhere would be put down.